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American History and Culture Through the Lens of Those Who Lived Iten-PIAll Rights ReservedJellyCast http://www.jellycast.comdr.darren.reid@gmail.com (frontierhistorian)EducationSun, 29 Apr 2012 16:17:43 +0100Sun, 03 Nov 2013 22:00:05 +0000https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/files/v3-ico_0.jpgAmerican Studies and Historyhttp://www.darrenreidhistory.co.uk
144144American History and Culture Through the Lens of Those Who Lived ItDr. Darren R. Reidfrontierhistoriandr.darren.reid@gmail.compodcastNoNoAmerican History and Culture Through the Lens of Those Who Lived ItThis podcast explores American culture and history. It pays close attention to issues related to race, gender, class, and creativity, exploring how these forces interacted with one another and how they have helped to shape American history. This podcast explores themes rather than a chronological narrative, analyzing history through the lens of the artist; of the people who lived it; and the people who expressed it. This podcast features lectures, discussions, primary sources, and documentaries which study the social and cultural forces that have shaped America from the colonial period to the present day.The Execution of William Crawford and the Gnadenhutten Massacrehttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/34
Heading back to early America for this episode, we explore anti-Indian propaganda from the 1780s. In 1782 Colonel William Crawford led a military expedition into the Ohio Valley. His campaign was defeated by the people he had come to attack and the Colonel was taken into captivity, tortured, and executed. The gruesome details of Crawford's death were published in an account written by eyewitness John Knight in a volume published by noted Indian hater Hugh Henry Brackenridge. The resultant document is a potent piece of anti-Indian propaganda that is needs to be understood in the troubling context of the time which produced it. Sun, 03 Nov 2013 21:35:16 +0000Contenthttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/34Dr. Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/34Heading back to early America for this episode, we explore anti-Indian propaganda from the 1780s. The execution of...Heading back to early America for this episode, we explore anti-Indian propaganda from the 1780s. In 1782 Colonel William Crawford led a military expedition into the Ohio Valley. His campaign was defeated by the people he had come to attack and the Colonel was taken into captivity, tortured, and executed. The gruesome details of Crawford's death were published in an account written by eyewitness John Knight in a volume published by noted Indian hater Hugh Henry Brackenridge. The resultant document is a potent piece of anti-Indian propaganda that is needs to be understood in the troubling context of the time which produced it. Nowilliam, crawford, 1782, execution, doctor, dr., john, knight, lecture, university, american history, american, history, studies00:31:15D.W Griffith's The Mended Lute (1909) with Audio Commentary (academic)https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/33
Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:57:59 +0100D.W. Griffith's The Mended Lute (1909), audio commentary (2013)https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/33frontierhistorianhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/33Audio Commentary and Silent Film from 1909 Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.Nohistory, american, silent film, silent, film, d.w., griffith, dw, the mended lute, audio, academic, commentary, audio commentary00:00:00D.W Griffith's The Mended Lute (1909) with Audio Commentaryhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/32
Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:55:01 +0100Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/32frontierhistorianhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/32Audio Commentary and a Silent Film from 1909 Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.Nod.w, griffith, birth of a nation, mended, lute, silent, film, early, cinema, academic, audio, commentary00:10:38The Beach Boys and the (un)Making of SMiLEhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/31
In 1966, Brian Wilson led The Beach Boys into the studio to begin work on the follow up to the critically acclaimed album, Pet Sounds. What should have been the band's masterpiece turned into their biggest calamity as the SMiLE album unraveled and collapsed around them. In this podcast, Dr. Darren R. Reid takes a look at the recently released SMiLE Sessions to assess what may have been. Is this album the lost masterpiece of legend? Would it have secured the band's place alongside The Beatles?Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:57:25 +0100Contenthttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/31Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/31In 1966, Brian Wilson led The Beach Boys into the studio to begin work on the follow up to the critically acclaimed Pet Sounds..In 1966, Brian Wilson led The Beach Boys into the studio to begin work on the follow up to the critically acclaimed album, Pet Sounds. What should have been the band's masterpiece turned into their biggest calamity as the SMiLE album unraveled and collapsed around them. In this podcast, Dr. Darren R. Reid takes a look at the recently released SMiLE Sessions to assess what may have been. Is this album the lost masterpiece of legend? Would it have secured the band's place alongside The Beatles?Nobrian, wilson, beach, boys, smile, smiley smile, criticism, critique, history00:39:16Is The Lone Ranger Racist? Disney and Race in 2013https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/30
The Lone Ranger has been no stranger to controversy since its announcement. In this episode we will examine the finished product in order to see whether or not claims of racism directed at the movie are justified.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:56:52 +0100The Lone Ranger has been no stranger to controversy since its announcement. In this episode we will examine the finished product in order to see whether or not claims of racism directed at the movie are justified.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/30Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/30How Racist in the Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger has been no stranger to controversy since its announcement. In this episode we will examine the finished product in order to see whether or not claims of racism directed at the movie are justified.Nolone, ranger, johnny, depp, native, american, indian, racism, racist, scholar, academic00:36:23Pink Floyd and the Cold War: British Band, American Focushttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/29
In this episode we explore the resurgent Cold War of the 1980s through the music of Pink Floyd and their chief songwriter, Roger Waters. Starting with a critical overview of the 1983 album, The Final Cut, this episode explores how the Cold War transformed the band, moving them away from abstract ideas and vague protests into a more politicised realm with their music. Albums explored in this episode include The Final Cut, The Wall, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and Roger Waters' Radio K.A.O.S.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:56:14 +0100In this episode we explore the resurgent Cold War of the 1980s through the music of Pink Floyd and their chief songwriter, Roger Waters. Starting with a critical overview of the 1983 album, The Final Cut, this episode explores how the Cold War transformed the band, moving them away from abstract ideas and vague protests into a more politicised realm with their music. Albums explored in this episode include The Final Cut, The Wall, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and Roger Waters' Radio K.A.O.Shttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/29Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/29Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, and the Cold WarIn this episode we explore the resurgent Cold War of the 1980s through the music of Pink Floyd and their chief songwriter, Roger Waters. Starting with a critical overview of the 1983 album, The Final Cut, this episode explores how the Cold War transformed the band, moving them away from abstract ideas and vague protests into a more politicised realm with their music. Albums explored in this episode include The Final Cut, The Wall, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and Roger Waters' Radio K.A.O.SNopink floyd, pink, floyd, roger, waters, roger waters, the final cut, final, cut, radio, kaos, radio kaos, cold war, cold, war00:22:18Racism During World War IIhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/28
In this episode we examine the argument that anti-Japanese racism was a product of World War II. This episode includes an audio only version of the short documentary "Race and Racism in Early Superhero Comics" as a bonus extra.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:54:52 +0100In this episode we examine the argument that anti-Japanese racism was a product of World War II. This episode includes an audio only version of the short documentary "Race and Racism in Early Superhero Comics" as a bonus extra.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/28Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/28In this episode we examine the argument that anti-Japanese racism was a product of World War IIIn this episode we examine the argument that anti-Japanese racism was a product of World War II. This episode includes an audio only version of the short documentary "Race and Racism in Early Superhero Comics" as a bonus extra.Noracism, world war II, japan, japanese american, american, US, history, American, History, Japanese-American, Comics, Comic Books00:23:42Captain America, Race, and Racismhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/27
Captain America first appeared in 1940 but shortly after his introduction he was joined by sidekick team "The Young Allies" among whom was one of the most openly racist characters in superhero history. In this episode we explore how and why men like Jack Kirby and Stan Lee (creators of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc) helped to create such a piece of racist iconography.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:52:53 +0100Captain America first appeared in 1940 but shortly after his introduction he was joined by sidekick team "The Young Allies" among whom was one of the most openly racist characters in superhero history. In this episode we explore how and why men like Jack Kirby and Stan Lee (creators of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc) helped to create such a piece of racist iconography.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/27frontierhistorianhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/27Captain America and RacismCaptain America first appeared in 1940 but shortly after his introduction he was joined by sidekick team "The Young Allies" among whom was one of the most openly racist characters in superhero history. In this episode we explore how and why men like Jack Kirby and Stan Lee (creators of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc) helped to create such a piece of racist iconography.Nocaptain, america, early, superhero, super, hero, comics, whitewash, jones, young, allies, race, racism, black, comic, book00:25:09The Lone Rangerhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/26
Following the release of the first trailer for Disney's The Lone Ranger, this episode explores how this movie could impact modern western films along with some of the issues which might plague it.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:53:31 +0100Following the release of the first trailer for Disney's The Lone Ranger, this episode explores how this movie could impact modern western films along with some of the issues which might plague it.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/26Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/26Exploring the new Lone Ranger trailer and its potential impact on the western genreFollowing the release of the first trailer for Disney's The Lone Ranger, this episode explores how this movie could impact modern western films along with some of the issues which might plague it.Nothe, lone, ranger, lecture, american, history, podcast00:14:30John Smith's Virginia 1608https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/25
The source for the third Atlantic History seminar. In this source, John Smith describes the first year of settlement in the new Virginia colony, including his first account of Pocahontas.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:18:51 +0100The source for the third Atlantic History seminar. In this source, John Smith describes the first year of settlement in the new Virginia colony, including his first account of Pocahontas https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/25Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/25The source for the third Atlantic History seminar. In this source, John Smith describes the first year of VirginiaThe source for the third Atlantic History seminar. In this source, John Smith describes the first year of settlement in the new Virginia colony, including his first account of Pocahontas Nopocahontas, john, smith, atlantic, history00:18:44The Slave Shiphttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/24
In this episode the source for the second Atlantic History class is given. The source is an excerpt from Olaudah Equiano's moving account of the horrors experienced by slaves upon the crossing from Africa to the Americas.Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:54:58 +0100In this episode the source for the second Atlantic History class is given. The source is an excerpt from Olaudah Equiano's moving account of the horrors experienced by slaves upon the crossing from Africa to the Americas.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/24Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/24A reading of the source for the second Atlantic History seminar on the slave shipIn this episode the source for the second Atlantic History class is given. The source is an excerpt from Olaudah Equiano's moving account of the horrors experienced by slaves upon the crossing from Africa to the Americas.Noolaudah, equiano, slave, ship, narrative, atlantic, history00:15:58Christopher Columbus and Henry the Navigatorhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/23
A reading of two sources for the forthcoming online course exploring the "Atlantic World". These sources are extracts of Christopher Columbus's letter to the heads of European states and the Royal account of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:15:47 +0100A reading of two sources for the forthcoming online course exploring the "Atlantic World". These sources are extracts of Christopher Columbus's letter to the heads of European states and the Royal account of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/23Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/23A reading of two sources for the forthcoming online course exploring the "Atlantic World".A reading of two sources for the forthcoming online course exploring the "Atlantic World". These sources are extracts of Christopher Columbus's letter to the heads of European states and the Royal account of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal.Nochristopher, columbus, prince, henry, navigator, atlantic, history, online, course00:25:08The Man Who Laughs: The Changing Face of the Joker, from Gangster to Terroristhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/22
The second American Studies lecture again looks at classic American comic books, this time turning its attention on Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker. Throughout his long career the Joker has been portrayed as everything from a Chicago-inspired gangster, to traumatised victim, and ruthless terrorist - in this lecture we explore how each of those images reflected huge social and cultural changes in America.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:53:52 +0100The second American Studies lecture again looks at classic American comic books, this time turning its attention on Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker. Throughout his long career the Joker has been portrayed as everything from a Chicago-inspired gangster, to traumatised victim, and ruthless terrorist - in this lecture we explore how each of those images reflected huge social and cultural changes in America.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/22Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/22Exploring the changing face of the Joker, from Gangster to Terrorist and what it meant for AmericaThe second American Studies lecture again looks at classic American comic books, this time turning its attention on Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker. Throughout his long career the Joker has been portrayed as everything from a Chicago-inspired gangster, to traumatised victim, and ruthless terrorist - in this lecture we explore how each of those images reflected huge social and cultural changes in America.Nobatman, joker, lecture, american, studies00:38:29Up, up, and Away: Analysing Classic American Comic Bookshttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/20
Superman first appeared during the Great Depression in 1938 in a comic book which reflected the period's strong stereotypes against women. In this episode the first superhero comic will be given a scholarly reading and compared to its modern equivalent to show how America's self-image has changed over the past 70 years.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:53:29 +0100Superman first appeared during the Great Depression in 1938 in a comic book which reflected the period's strong stereotypes against women. In this episode the first superhero comic will be given a scholarly reading and compared to its modern equivalent to show how America's self-image has changed over the past 70 years.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/20Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/20A scholarly look at some classic American Superman comic BooksSuperman first appeared during the Great Depression in 1938 in a comic book which reflected the period's strong stereotypes against women. In this episode the first superhero comic will be given a scholarly reading and compared to its modern equivalent to show how America's self-image has changed over the past 70 years.Nogolden, age, comic, book, superman, lecture00:23:58Announcementshttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/19
Announcement regarding the addition of American Studies to the podcastSun, 24 Jun 2012 11:53:45 +0100Announcement regarding the addition of American Studies to the podcasthttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/19Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/19Announcement regarding the addition of American Studies to the podcastAnnouncement regarding the addition of American Studies to the podcastNoAmerican, Studies, Announcements00:03:30The Trial of Daniel Boonehttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/18
Few people realise Daniel Boone faced a court martial for treason - in this episode we explore how he used his autobiography to refute those chargesSun, 24 Jun 2012 11:51:05 +0100Few people realise Daniel Boone faced a court martial for treason - in this episode we explore how he used his autobiography to refute those chargeshttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/18Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/18Few people realise Daniel Boone faced a court martial for treason - in this episode we explore those chargesFew people realise Daniel Boone faced a court martial for treason - in this episode we explore how he used his autobiography to refute those chargesNoDaniel, Boone, trial, treason, lecture00:24:25Boone's Narrative (Complete)https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/17
A complete reading of Daniel Boone's collaborative autobiographySun, 24 Jun 2012 11:46:13 +0100A complete reading of Daniel Boone's collaborative autobiographyhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/17Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/17A complete reading of Daniel Boone's collaborative autobiographyA complete reading of Daniel Boone's collaborative autobiographyNodaniel, boone, autobiography00:41:34Daniel Boon Discussion - Part 2https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/16
The second part of my discussion with Blair Smith on the life and legend of Daniel BooneSun, 24 Jun 2012 11:37:52 +0100The second part of my discussion with Blair Smith on the life and legend of Daniel Boonehttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/16Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/16The second part of my discussion with Blair Smith on the life and legend of Daniel BooneThe second part of my discussion with Blair Smith on the life and legend of Daniel BooneNodaniel, boone, kentucky, frontier, discussion00:23:05Daniel Boon Discussion - Part 1https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/15
In this episode I discuss the life, legacy, and legend of Daniel Boone with my fellow scholar, Blair Smith.Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:32:49 +0100In this episode I discuss the life, legacy, and legend of Daniel Boone with my fellow scholar, Blair Smith.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/15Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/15In this episode I discuss the life, legacy, and legend of Daniel Boone with my fellow scholar, Blair Smith.In this episode I discuss the life, legacy, and legend of Daniel Boone with my fellow scholar, Blair Smith.Nodaniel, boone, kentucky, frontier, discussion00:52:35The Building War on the Frontier, 1763-1774https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/14
This bonus archival recording provides some nice background information on the period covered in the first Daniel Boone lecture.Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:23:26 +0100This bonus archival recording provides some nice background information on the period covered in the first Daniel Boone lecture.https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/14Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/14This bonus archival recording provides some nice background information on the period covered in the first Daniel Boone lecture.This bonus archival recording provides some nice background information on the period covered in the first Daniel Boone lecture.NoDunmore's, War, Native, American, Frontier, West, Virginia, Lecture00:25:45The Adventures of Daniel Boonehttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/13
First lecture in the Daniel Boone series. Who was Daniel Boone and what does his autobiography tell historians about his life?Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:18:12 +0100First lecture in the Daniel Boone series. Who was Daniel Boone and what does his autobiography tell historians about his life?https://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/13Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/13First lecture in the Daniel Boone series. Who was Daniel Boone and what does his autobiography tell historians about his life?First lecture in the Daniel Boone series. Who was Daniel Boone and what does his autobiography tell historians about his life?Nodaniel, boone, autobiography, discussion, lecture, university00:21:25Introductionhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/12
An Introduction to the Frontier History and Daniel Boone lecture seriesSun, 24 Jun 2012 11:13:08 +0100Contenthttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/12Darren R. Reidhttps://frontierhistorian.jellycast.com/node/12An Introduction to the Frontier History and Daniel Boone lecture seriesAn Introduction to the Frontier History and Daniel Boone lecture seriesNoamerican, frontier, history00:03:55